Development and operational researchLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the students canform an understanding of research-based development in professional operationsutilise the process and methods of applied research as an element of operational developmentcritically examine their development projects in relation to the development activities in their fieldevaluate their development projectsexpediently report on their development projectspublish the results of their development projects both orally and in writing

Content

development work theory and research traditionsworking life development project methodsa foundation for launching and completing development projectslibrary and information service development projectsthe information seeking and research methods which serve as a foundation for development workdevelopment work report formats